Radio

Jocky66 · Aug 22nd, 2015, 08:00

Hi well car passed MOT and is back on road.
Looking to replace modern radio with period radio, does anyone know the model which Volvo or its dealers would have fitted at the time.
Car is a 1966 P1800

arcturus · Aug 22nd, 2015, 10:18

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=234736

Ron Kwas · Aug 22nd, 2015, 13:37

Jocky;

The 1800 is quite cramped behind dashboard, so one can't simply fit the radio in its' slot...back of the radio would interfere with the Wiper linkage...you must fit it with what I call the "radio wedge"...this is a factory accessory which spaces the lower edge out about 15 degrees (resulting in the back dropping, and clearing those linkages). This piece limits radio options to the "three hole" style, but that was common and typical at that time. You might still want to have the Radio Wedge in-hand before considering radios to avoid dimensional disappointments.

Like so:

Cheers from Connecticut!

thx569 · Aug 31st, 2015, 00:31

I have a period Volvo radio from my PV544 - AM only. Knobs are missing otherwise intact and allegedly working. Make an offer and I'll try and get a shipping cost from Canada.

Pete

Badgley · Aug 31st, 2015, 08:21

Our P1800 came with the original head unit but am thinking about putting it in a cupboard (in case we sell it later) and fitting one of these

Might be worth a look?

robertjary · Sep 8th, 2015, 19:51

This must be the ultimate radio for the Volvo 1800

http://www.becker-mexico-retro.de/en/

If only my 1800ES was in a good enough condition, it's been in the garage for many years in need of a restoration, and my pockets deep enough to justify the Becker.

Saner · Sep 10th, 2015, 12:31

Just had a quote for that Becker Mexico unit.

£1999

... right.

Splinelube · Sep 10th, 2015, 14:23

Absurd is the word...

arcturus · Sep 10th, 2015, 14:55

Doesn't even look retro.

woodman · Sep 10th, 2015, 16:11

I've been thinking of just getting an amp head with an input for an iPod, not bothering with radio. I did have a radio/CD player but it was nicked, so I'm up for a completely invisible set up. Has anyone else tried this?

Aug 22nd, 2015, 08:00	#1
Jocky66 New Owner - 1800S Last Online: Apr 8th, 2018 08:16 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tonbridge	Radio Hi well car passed MOT and is back on road. Looking to replace modern radio with period radio, does anyone know the model which Volvo or its dealers would have fitted at the time. Car is a 1966 P1800

Aug 22nd, 2015, 10:18	#2
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=234736 __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Aug 22nd, 2015, 13:37	#3
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 02:42 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Jocky; The 1800 is quite cramped behind dashboard, so one can't simply fit the radio in its' slot...back of the radio would interfere with the Wiper linkage...you must fit it with what I call the "radio wedge"...this is a factory accessory which spaces the lower edge out about 15 degrees (resulting in the back dropping, and clearing those linkages). This piece limits radio options to the "three hole" style, but that was common and typical at that time. You might still want to have the Radio Wedge in-hand before considering radios to avoid dimensional disappointments. Like so: Cheers from Connecticut! Last edited by Ron Kwas; Aug 22nd, 2015 at 13:40.

Aug 31st, 2015, 00:31	#4
thx569 Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 19:43 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	I have a period Volvo radio from my PV544 - AM only. Knobs are missing otherwise intact and allegedly working. Make an offer and I'll try and get a shipping cost from Canada. Pete __________________ Licensed automotive mechanic - red seal Licensed heavy duty mechanic - red seal Vocational instructor - ret Death is nature's way of making it harder to get up in the morning.

Sep 10th, 2015, 14:55	#9
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Doesn't even look retro. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Aug 31st, 2015, 08:21	#5
Badgley Junior Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2019 21:35 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London	Our P1800 came with the original head unit but am thinking about putting it in a cupboard (in case we sell it later) and fitting one of these Might be worth a look?

Sep 8th, 2015, 19:51	#6
robertjary Junior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 20:15 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol	This must be the ultimate radio for the Volvo 1800 http://www.becker-mexico-retro.de/en/ If only my 1800ES was in a good enough condition, it's been in the garage for many years in need of a restoration, and my pockets deep enough to justify the Becker.

Sep 10th, 2015, 12:31	#7
Saner Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 15:43 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bracknell	Just had a quote for that Becker Mexico unit. £1999 ... right.

Sep 10th, 2015, 14:23	#8
Splinelube Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin. Pa USA	Absurd is the word...

Sep 10th, 2015, 16:11	#10
woodman Master Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2023 13:03 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sheffield	I've been thinking of just getting an amp head with an input for an iPod, not bothering with radio. I did have a radio/CD player but it was nicked, so I'm up for a completely invisible set up. Has anyone else tried this? __________________ 1967 Volvo 121 Auto in everyday use and rolling restoration. 2002 Audi TT quattro. (Sorry!)

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